Low desire

In any relationship the fires of passion ebb and flow over time with the stresses of work, children, and other life obligations. Yet more and more couples are finding themselves in a low- or no-sex relationship due to one partner’s lack of desire.

Typically, when one partner experiences lack of desire, also known as low libido, the other partner still has an interest in continuing an ac­tive sexual relationship. This difference can lead to conflict, frustration, and loss of all intimacy and expressions of affection. This is a major cause of marital unhappiness and divorce.

Sometimes the high desire partner towants to send their spouse in for treatment to “be fixed”. In reality, low desire is a couples issue that needs both partners involved in treatment in order to be truly effective. With help from a therapist, couples can create a sexual relationship that is satisfying for both of them.

Copyright 2015 Elaine Wilco, LPC, North Point Office Park, 5755 North Point Pkwy, Suite #205, Alpharetta, GA 30022. The information provided on this website is not intended to provide counseling or advice for any individual and is for informational purposes only.